RailApp vs TrainMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RailApp
Access live and offline departure boards for UK railways. View journey stops for direct train services between stations. This application does not plan routes.
- Live departure boards
- Offline access
- Journey stop overviews
- UK railway information
- Direct train services
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Departure boards for UK railways. Provides online and offline results, and overview of journey stops. Note that this is for direct trains between stations only, and cannot plan routes.
TrainMaster
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Stay informed with TrainMaster: Live Run Status TrainMaster provides real-time updates and comprehensive information for train travel in India. Access features such as live train running status, train PNR status, and detailed train schedules to plan your journey effectively. Key Features: • Live Train Running Status: Receive up-to-date information on your train's current status. • Track My Train: Determine your train's location in real time. • Train Schedule: View detailed schedules for all trains to organize your travel plans. • Train PNR Status: Check your Passenger Name Record status for booking confirmations. • Live Train Location: Access real-time data on your train's position. Why Use TrainMaster? • Obtain accurate train status updates to enhance your travel experience. • Utilize a user-friendly interface for easy access to train information. • Plan your trips with confidence using reliable live train status and scheduling data. Download TrainMaster: Live Run Status to streamline your train travel planning in India. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with IRCTC, NTES, or Indian Railways in any way. It is privately maintained and independently operated. Users are encouraged to verify the information from official railway sources, including https://www.irctc.co.in and http://www.indianrail.gov.in, and https://enquiry.indianrail.gov.in Privacy Policy: https://www.trainmaster.in/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.trainmaster.in/terms-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RailApp at none against TrainMaster's shown. RailApp also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). TrainMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RailApp ships an update every 9 months, TrainMaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RailApp | TrainMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jacob Parker | APPINVENTO.IO |
In-app purchases
RailApp
No in-app purchases
TrainMaster
No in-app purchases
